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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
Spring is my favorite season for a European adventure, even with the temperamental weather.
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Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Spring is a transitional season, after all, so shorter hemlines can be risky during temperamental weather.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The temperamental Moon activates your 3rd House of Communication, forming a supportive trine to rebellious Uranus in your 7th House of Companions.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
With the temperamental Moon in your sign encouraging the dynamic Sun in your 5th House of Creativity, your spark can return after internal cloudiness.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Spring is a transitional season, after all, so shorter hemlines can be risky during temperamental weather.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The temperamental Moon activates your 3rd House of Communication, forming a supportive trine to rebellious Uranus in your 7th House of Companions.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
With the temperamental Moon in your sign encouraging the dynamic Sun in your 5th House of Creativity, your spark can return after internal cloudiness.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
Adjective
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The moon’s clash with Venus puts you in a moody headspace that lasts until nightfall.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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In contrast to the darker, moodier trends of the colder months, spring style is all about bright colors, fun patterns, and even the addition of texture to your outfits.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Outperformance in the next decade won’t come from lower costs, but instead from the ability to keep operating when markets turn volatile.—
Victor Nian,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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It’s destined to be remembered as one of the most volatile and surprising political contests modern-day California has ever seen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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That means being cautious and restrained, aiming for stable production or slow, steady growth, instead of impulsive moves.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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This isn’t a time for impulsive decision-making, however.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Intercepting Mach 5 hypersonic weapons in space Hypersonic weapons, traveling at speeds of Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound) and above with unpredictable maneuvers, pose significant challenges to traditional missile defenses.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Prices are subject to rapid, unpredictable changes due to factors like, but not limited to, supply/demand, weather, and geopolitical events.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Why Sorting Laundry Was Traditionally Important Before advances in fabric manufacturing, many dyes were unstable.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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While highly energetic, these ions are unstable.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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